Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. James 1:12-13

Monday, May 1, 2017

Emerson Finished!

I feel badly that I did not iron interfacing into the pocket for him before he began. You can see that the pocket is somewhat warped now. I just never checked closely. I let him go at it. I assumed the shirt was denim and it would not need it. I was WRONG. Well, Emerson's embroidery is still FANTASTIC, is it not?!

And he says he is not done.😉 He is thinking up new designs for other projects.

I finished one more autograph. 27 to go. 🙄 This was one HUGE autograph! My brother is a really big guy and this autograph takes up the whole upper back of the overalls.

It is Del McCoury. If you are into bluegrass music, you have probably heard of Del. I am working on his wife's signature next. Then his sons. Then...then...then... AHHHHHHHHH! I miss my cross stitch BIG TIME! 😣Must keep going. Must keep going.😣

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I hope you all have a super week my friends! I am going to make the best of my signature embroidery. I am taking the advice of my smart friend Julie in Arizona. Stitch the autographs for Jesus. And so I am. I just need to keep remembering that when it gets old. And it DOES get old. Just saying.

Emerson's embroidery is beautiful! The warping is not bad -- it looks fine! I wouldn't have thought interfacing would be necessary either. The huge signature looks great! This project looks hard! That's like denim overalls, right? And you have to go over the seams too? No wonder you are having a hard time! Some of the signatures look hard to decipher too. Hope it goes well for you. Take it one signature at a time.

Emerson is so talented. I love his bird. I can't wait to see what new designs he comes up with. Oh I love that you are stitching for Jesus. What a wonderful thing to say and do. You are such a good Sister! :) Each stitch is sewn with love. Wishing you a most lovely day sweet friend. Blessings always. :)

Excellent! I don't think it's pulled badly enough to notice. I've read that liquid fabric softener can relax the weave, maybe that would help as you stretch a little? But really not necessary. Great job!

Congratulations Emerson...your woodpecker is wonderful! Great job! And Vickie...your embroidery on that Huge autograph is awesome! You have more done on the overalls this week then last...grins...so you are making great progress! I'm proud of you!

I feel your pain, embroidering over those signatures on denim... but what a treasure! I have a soft spot for Bluegrass. :O) The only advice I can offer is to treat yourself to some small reward after you finish each one, even if it's only an extra afternoon cookie!

Kudos to Emerson. No one would ever know it's his first project. As much as you're missing cross stitch, knowing you're making such a special gift for your brother should help you soldier on (along with Jesus, of course). Your brother is going to be one of the happiest people on earth!

Good morning, Vickie! Congratulations to YOU and Emerson! His woodpecker is great. I did quite a bit of embroidery in high school...on painter's overalls! I agree, denim is not easy to stitch on. You are a stitching animal...you can do this! LOL Have a wonderful day...

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